Softy Interviews

Petros Papadakis joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about Bronny James’ decisions about the NBA Draft and preparation, Bill Walton passing away and his experience with the late player and broadcaster, and the ruling last week having colleges now pay athletes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the bad situation with Brandon McManus and the Jacksonville Jaguars, what the NFLPA is looking for in the new off-season deal, Tee Higgins’ situation in Cincinnati, and major kickoff changes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington Huskies Softball Head Coach Heather Tarr joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about her job status, having players currently in the transfer portal, the program needs to keep them together, schools paying players, and the travel schedule.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roxy Bernstein, a Pac-12 Network Broadcaster who worked with Bill Walton for years, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about Walton’s life, legacy, and battle with cancer, what was most important to Walton, his life philosophies and big interests.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about Bill Walton passing away and what he meant in and out of athletics, last week’s ruling about colleges paying players and the rules involved with it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steven Souza Jr, former Mariners and MLB outfielder, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about the M’s picking up a win over Houston yesterday with Bryce Miller on the mound, Julio Rodriguez finally heating up, the AL West race and coaching.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Schmetzer, Head Coach of Seattle Sounders FC, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Jackson Felts to talk about their win over the weekend in St. Louis, the health of the club including Pedro de la Vega’s status, plus Real Salt Lake coming up on Wednesday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Curto, Play-By-Play Voice of the Tacoma Rainiers, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Cheney Stadium changing the organization, a Bucky Jacobsen story, Pat Borders sleeping in the Tacoma clubhouse, and the Rainiers’ team this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aaron Artman, President of the Tacoma Rainiers, sits down with Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain at Cheney Stadium in Tacoma to talk about stadium and history, attractions bringing people to Rainiers games, lack of gimmicks, season tickets, and the hot dogs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Wilner of the San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about yesterday’s massive news of colleges now paying athletes, what it means for the future of the NCAA, athletics industry, finances, and other sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hugh Millen joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to break down every angle of the big college athletics news yesterday that schools will now be paying players, including what it means for the athletes and schools, plus discuss Friday games and Scottie Scheffler.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bret Boone, former Mariners All Star second baseman, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Mariners splitting the series against the Yankees in New York this week, Julio Rodriguez continuing to struggle, and closer Andres Munoz dominating.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zoom Diallo, former Curtis High School and now Washington Huskies basketball guard, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about his decision to stay at UW, pressure to help turn around the program, being at a prep school recently, and his on-court skills.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seattle Seahawks running back Kenneth Walker III joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain after the first day of OTA practices at the VMAC to talk about heading into year three, the new coaching staff in place with a new offense, and the running back room.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Florio of PFT joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Pittsburgh holding the NFL Draft and future draft locations, gambling taking over the sports world, reactions to Harrison Butker’s speech, wide receiver contracts, and international games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Petros Papadakis joins Dave Softy Mahler to talk about their text exchange, Friday night college football games, UW’s schedule this coming season, UCLA’s hire of Deshaun Foster as Head Coach, the confidence in Lincoln Riley at USC, and Shohei Ohtani.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary sports writer Larry Stone joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Caitlin Clark and her impact on the WNBA, the NBA being close to a new media rights deal and what it means for the return of the Sonics, and the Mariners’ trade possibilities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Corbin Smith of Locked On Seahawks joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about what he’s looking for as OTAs begin tomorrow including the new coaching staff, the new-look offensive and defensive lines, the quarterback non-competition, and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the state of college athletics and how NIL is impacting the dangerous stakes at hand, Florida coaching situation and how it relates to Jedd Fisch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brian Schmetzer, Head Coach of Seattle Sounders FC, joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the controversy surrounding the club’s draw last weekend against Vancouver, the team’s health, and facing Phoenix in the Open Cup tomorrow.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.